Rick D. Ballard

March 27, 1953 - December 13, 2025 (72 years old)

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Rick D. Ballard

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March 27, 1953 - December 13, 2025 (72 years old)

Huron, Ohio

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Rick D. Ballard Obituary

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Start: 2025-12-17T17:00:00
End: 2025-12-17T18:00:00
Location: Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rick D. Ballard of Huron, Ohio, who passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Clay and LaFaun Ballard (Sommers). He is survived by: his wife Joellen Ballard (Camella); his siblings, Carolyn Hayes, Jeff Ballard, Rod Ballard, Henry Ballard, Dan Ballard, Ted Ballard (Terri), Ken Ballard and Barry Ballard; and his brothers-in-law, John Camella, Gary Camella (Dee), Steve Camella (Paula), Michael Camella (Ann) and Bryan Camella (Susan). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

The family has chosen to send donations to Wounded Warrior ProjectDonate Now (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Stein Hospice ServicesDonate Now (https://of.deluxe.com). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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December 17, 2025

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December 15, 2025

Elaine Geiger wrote a sympathy message

“Jo. I'm so sorry to hear that Rick passed! Seems too young! He was always so kind to me and my family! My sincere sympathy. I will be here if you need anything! Much love and many prayers! Elaine Geiger”

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